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M242 EGG

1994 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,852 mi
Last recorded125,852 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW 525143,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 EGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 125,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 123,677 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 122,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,922 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 116,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 116,970 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 114,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,030 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 113,498 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 113,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,842 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 112,351 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 111,734 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 111,306 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 110,793 miles

adv slight lift in lower ball joints †adv rear exhaust corroding adv †adv front beraker hoses cracking

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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M242 EGG is a 1994 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1994 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 143,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M242 EGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 525 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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M242 EGG is a 1994 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is M242 EGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M242 EGG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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